July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
Will always remember Betty and her sweet smile. She always looked her best, an example for all of us. Blessings to Al and the family.
Linda & Chuck
Linda & Chuck
Betty Lee Gladding, daughter of Emma and Harvey Spurrier, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband Alfred E. Gladding, her son Charles Gladding, and her daughters, Donna David and Terry Gladding. She took pride in her six grandchildren and in her final years, her pride and joy was her great grandson, Lennon Claremont.
She was blessed with a long and happy marriage to her high school sweetheart that spanned 67 and ½ years. She was an integral part of Al’s success at the FLEXCO Company. She hosted countless social events and retirement parties. As a result, she was the only non-employee to receive a service award from the company.
Betty also contributed over 20 years of volunteer service to The Central Dupage Hospital as the head of their Hostess Services Department. She coordinated meetings between families and their doctors and implemented the program that kept a patient’s loved ones informed of their progress during surgery.
Betty was known for helping others through difficult times by always providing a sympathetic ear. She was a loving wife and mother and she will be greatly missed.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN HER HONOR
ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1795 JOHNSON FERRY RD.
MARIETTA, GA 30062
SATURDAY SPETEMBER 28TH AT 1 PM
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MUST Ministries.
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August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016
What a great lady! So glad to remember her. God bless you, Al and family.
August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016
Hard day today. Did my best to not let it show, but I have been thinking about you all day. I don't miss you any less as time goes on. They say it gets easier but it doesn't. I celebrate you every day in one way or another. How can it be three years it seems like yesterday. Grief is the price of love so I am so blessed to have had that love in my life. Mom, you will be forever missed. I love you. Sputnik
July 21, 2016
July 21, 2016
Happy Birthday mom. I think about you every day and am thankful that you are where you want to be. I love you and miss you but I feel your presense with me. Have a piece of Birthday Cloud cake for me. XXXXOOOO
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
It's a wonderful day to remember Betty and her beautiful smile. She never failed to ask, "How are YOU?" Great lady.
Peace & love to Al, Donna and the whole family.
Linda & Chuck Shrake
Peace & love to Al, Donna and the whole family.
Linda & Chuck Shrake
October 16, 2015
October 16, 2015
Dear Al and Donna,
Charlie and I have been thinking about Betty lately and missing her so much. I just made her Sauerbraten recipe that she wrote out for me, and it brought back a lot of memories we will always hold dear.
Love,
Angelica and the girls at the salon
Charlie and I have been thinking about Betty lately and missing her so much. I just made her Sauerbraten recipe that she wrote out for me, and it brought back a lot of memories we will always hold dear.
Love,
Angelica and the girls at the salon
August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Dad Wouldn't mom be so proud of all the wonderful things that are happening this year? Brian starting his MBA, Christopher's first Engineering job and his visit to Michigan, Ryan and Penny's upcoming visit and planning our future second Gladding family reunion, just to name a few. Our family was strengthened when we all met for her memorial. There are so many blessings that we are experiencing. Instead of feeling sad that she is not here, I'm realizing that our happiness and successes are all results of the foundation she gave us. She is with us and a part of all that is good for us. New experiences and new loves are found because of the times and love we had with her.
August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Dear Al,
Fond memories of Betty and time spent with the two of you flood my heart. What a wonderful life you & Betty shared.
In peace & love,
Linda
Fond memories of Betty and time spent with the two of you flood my heart. What a wonderful life you & Betty shared.
In peace & love,
Linda
August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Al,
I think of Betty whenever I see you in church. She was a grand lady. So hard to believe it's been 2 years. My prayers today include you and her. Bless you my friend. Billy
I think of Betty whenever I see you in church. She was a grand lady. So hard to believe it's been 2 years. My prayers today include you and her. Bless you my friend. Billy
August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015
Dad. This will always be sad and happy day for me. Sad because she is gone on this earth but happy because she feels no pain and is where she was so ready to be. On this two year anniversary of her passing I want you to never forget how much I love you. You took such good care of her and she is watching you shaking her head every time you do laundry. She is one in a billion and will always remembered and loved every day for the rest of my life.
July 20, 2015
July 20, 2015
Happy Birthday Mom. I love you and you are on my mind every day.
May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015
Wishing you could be with us today. Thinking of you so much this week and remembering so many special times you were a part of. Missing you.....
August 25, 2014
August 25, 2014
Dear Al, Donna, Tom, Brian, Charles, and Terry,
It doesn't seem possible that a year has gone by since Betty joined the angels. Yesterday, another angel joined Betty in Glory. They shared many of the same friends and were members of a very elite book club. I can see Betty greeting Nancy with a smile and a hug.
May God bless you all as you remember Betty and her life with us.
In Christ's love & peace,
Linda Shrake
It doesn't seem possible that a year has gone by since Betty joined the angels. Yesterday, another angel joined Betty in Glory. They shared many of the same friends and were members of a very elite book club. I can see Betty greeting Nancy with a smile and a hug.
May God bless you all as you remember Betty and her life with us.
In Christ's love & peace,
Linda Shrake
January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014
I was saddened to hear about Betty. I only knew her for a short time, but felt like I knew her all along. She will be missed.
November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013
Dear Al, was a sad day when I learned of Betty's passing. Fun memories of her trip to NZ, and great respect for the wonderful example she was as a wife. You are in our thoughts.
ian Matthews
ian Matthews
October 5, 2013
October 5, 2013
Having seen with my own eyes how dearly she loved her children and how much she thrived on the support of her husband I am grateful to have met her. My affection and sympathy go out to you dear family. May the good memories soon surpass the memories of your loss.
September 25, 2013
September 25, 2013
If you haven't looked under the stories tap above PLEASE DO
It's a beautiful story. Betty.. What a family. I see you smiling down with a listening ear and your light beaning upon all.
It's a beautiful story. Betty.. What a family. I see you smiling down with a listening ear and your light beaning upon all.
September 19, 2013
September 19, 2013
Uncle Buzz, Terry, Donna and Skip,
I'm so very sorry to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. How lucky we all were to have known her and have her in our lives. God bless you all. Love,
Bev
I'm so very sorry to hear of Aunt Betty's passing. How lucky we all were to have known her and have her in our lives. God bless you all. Love,
Bev
September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013
Dear Al,
Elain and I send our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We will dearly miss seeing Betty at the Flexco meetings.
Steve, Elain, Sky, and Ford
Elain and I send our heartfelt condolences on your loss. We will dearly miss seeing Betty at the Flexco meetings.
Steve, Elain, Sky, and Ford
September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013
I know that you are saddened by Aunt Betty's passing but the memory of all the good times will stay with you & comfort you. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Marge & Tom Youngblood
Marge & Tom Youngblood
September 17, 2013
September 17, 2013
Dear Donna,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are
in my thoughts and prayers.May your wonderful memories of
your precious Mother comfort you. Your friend, Gloria
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are
in my thoughts and prayers.May your wonderful memories of
your precious Mother comfort you. Your friend, Gloria
September 17, 2013
September 17, 2013
Al, Donna and Family,
We have been out of the country and just recently heard the sad news of Betty's passing. Even though we haven't seen her for many years, we have memories of happy times spent with her and Al at the David's house and going to Sweet Adelines concerts. Keeping you in our prayers.
We have been out of the country and just recently heard the sad news of Betty's passing. Even though we haven't seen her for many years, we have memories of happy times spent with her and Al at the David's house and going to Sweet Adelines concerts. Keeping you in our prayers.
September 12, 2013
September 12, 2013
Dear Al, Charles, Donna and Terry,
I was saddened to hear of Betty's passing. May your family find peace in the love she shared for all with her grace and compassion. As a young girl growing up, thru your friendship with my parents Al and Ginny Henke, I admired Betty's impeccable taste, hostess flair and making everyone around her feel at ease. God Bless.
I was saddened to hear of Betty's passing. May your family find peace in the love she shared for all with her grace and compassion. As a young girl growing up, thru your friendship with my parents Al and Ginny Henke, I admired Betty's impeccable taste, hostess flair and making everyone around her feel at ease. God Bless.
September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013
Dear Al,
Brad & I are so sorry to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We have many fond memories of visits in your lake home.
Sheila and Brad Sasser
Brad & I are so sorry to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. We have many fond memories of visits in your lake home.
Sheila and Brad Sasser
September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, Tom & Brian,
We are so saddened by Betty's sudden departure from this life, but heartened that she didn't suffer a lengthy illness. We had just begun to know 'your' Betty with all her grace & loveliness. Thank you for sharing her with us. We'll miss her greatly in October.
With love & prayers for all of you, Bob & Anne Lynch
We are so saddened by Betty's sudden departure from this life, but heartened that she didn't suffer a lengthy illness. We had just begun to know 'your' Betty with all her grace & loveliness. Thank you for sharing her with us. We'll miss her greatly in October.
With love & prayers for all of you, Bob & Anne Lynch
September 5, 2013
September 5, 2013
Dear Al I still remember times @ NIBA with Betty and you and all of us at a table and dancing and laughing together .we know that you have been blessed for 67 yrs.She is in a better place watching over you.Sue and Rich
September 5, 2013
September 5, 2013
Dear Al,
Kat and I are very sad with the news of Betty’s passing. We always enjoyed both of your company when we saw you. She was wonderful and we will miss her.
Kat and I are very sad with the news of Betty’s passing. We always enjoyed both of your company when we saw you. She was wonderful and we will miss her.
September 4, 2013
September 4, 2013
Dear Al,
You have my condolences and deepest sympathy. Along with many, many others I will miss Betty, her warm smile and kindness. I still remember the day I met her in 1995 and the way she warmly welcomed me into the Flexco Family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You have my condolences and deepest sympathy. Along with many, many others I will miss Betty, her warm smile and kindness. I still remember the day I met her in 1995 and the way she warmly welcomed me into the Flexco Family. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 3, 2013
September 3, 2013
The adventures of Betty & Al’s lives as soul mates are an inspiration to us - live our lives to the fullness. They did it their way; finding a best friend, never go to bed mad & caring for the other makes 67 years of a marriage made in heaven. We’re sad to see Betty go, but rejoice in the memories she left behind. In Memory of Betty, Al’s “True North”. Love, Bob & Sue
September 3, 2013
September 3, 2013
Dear Donna and Tom,
What a loss you are enduring. Remember all the wonderful stories of your mom you have shared with me over the years. Those wonderful memories will eventually get you through your sad moments. She is at peace, but prayers will be said for you and especially your dad.
Mickey Hammad
What a loss you are enduring. Remember all the wonderful stories of your mom you have shared with me over the years. Those wonderful memories will eventually get you through your sad moments. She is at peace, but prayers will be said for you and especially your dad.
Mickey Hammad
September 2, 2013
September 2, 2013
Dear Al,
Jeri and I were sorry to hear of Betty's passing. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You and Betty are true examples of what life should be. Her spirit & heart will always be with you and the family!
Jeri and I were sorry to hear of Betty's passing. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You and Betty are true examples of what life should be. Her spirit & heart will always be with you and the family!
August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013
Dearest Al, Donna, Tom, and Brian.....I have to be honest that for a couple of days now, I have just stared into space.. Something tugged at me that described Betty the best. "If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain. If I can ease one life the aching or cool ones pain or help a fainting robin unto its nest again, I shall not live in vain." Emily Dickinson xo
August 31, 2013
August 31, 2013
Dear Al, Donna and Tom,
It was sad to hear about Betty's passing when we returned home from vacation yesterday. We wish all of you strength in coping with your loss.
Love - Ursula and Hans Teeuw
It was sad to hear about Betty's passing when we returned home from vacation yesterday. We wish all of you strength in coping with your loss.
Love - Ursula and Hans Teeuw
August 30, 2013
August 30, 2013
The Gladding Family, Uncle Buz, Skip, Donna, Terry and families,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Aunt Betty. Such fond memories of time spent with your family. My thoughts are with you all at this time and always.
Anita
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Aunt Betty. Such fond memories of time spent with your family. My thoughts are with you all at this time and always.
Anita
August 29, 2013
August 29, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, and family,
We are so saddened by the news of Betty's sudden passing. Although she will be greatly missed, it is a blessing that she was spared a long and painful end of life. We think about the happy times we had with you all. You are all in our prayers and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love Susie and Ray
We are so saddened by the news of Betty's sudden passing. Although she will be greatly missed, it is a blessing that she was spared a long and painful end of life. We think about the happy times we had with you all. You are all in our prayers and if there is anything we can do please let us know. Love Susie and Ray
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Dear Al and Family: Joan and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of a great lady. Everyone involved at Flex during Al's tenure had the very good fortune of knowing and loving Betty. Although she never received a paycheck, her unselfish contribution of both time and effort created immeasurable goodwill for the company. Thank you so much for sharing her.
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Dear Al and Family
Rob and I are so sorry to learn of Betty's passing. We will be praying for you during this time and missing her very much. I feel a light has gone out of our church family, but I know it has been lit brightly in heaven. Peace to you, Rob and Caroline Mills.
Rob and I are so sorry to learn of Betty's passing. We will be praying for you during this time and missing her very much. I feel a light has gone out of our church family, but I know it has been lit brightly in heaven. Peace to you, Rob and Caroline Mills.
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Dear Al and family:
Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Betty. What wonderful memories we have of her when we were at St. Peter & St. Paul. She always had a wonderful smile and kind word. We will miss her.
Jim and Becky Rutherfoord
Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Betty. What wonderful memories we have of her when we were at St. Peter & St. Paul. She always had a wonderful smile and kind word. We will miss her.
Jim and Becky Rutherfoord
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Uncle Buzz, Skip, Donna, and Terry,
We are sad to here of Aunt Betty's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon Worley
We are sad to here of Aunt Betty's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gordon Worley
August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013
Dear Al, Donna and Family,
We are deeply saddened by Betty's passing, but so uplifted in all of you being spared a protracted illness. How lovely to think of her, now perfect and disease-free, enjoying her Heavenly reward! Ed joins me in saying we are here for you and you have our unwavering support.
Love, Janet and Ed Ceccarelli
We are deeply saddened by Betty's passing, but so uplifted in all of you being spared a protracted illness. How lovely to think of her, now perfect and disease-free, enjoying her Heavenly reward! Ed joins me in saying we are here for you and you have our unwavering support.
Love, Janet and Ed Ceccarelli
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Donna,
Karl & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom...our moms are so special. May she be at peace. Prayers for you and your family.
Lana & Karl Sachsenmaier.
Karl & I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom...our moms are so special. May she be at peace. Prayers for you and your family.
Lana & Karl Sachsenmaier.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Memories of this wonderful, warm, loving soul are many. My favorite involves the kitchen table in your Glen Ellyn home. Many high school and college home visit nights were spent there discussing life issues. There were many late nights. Betty patiently listened to all our sometimes silly ideas. Betty Gladding will be missed! This earth has a whole - heaven has more blessings.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, Tom & family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of Betty's passing. She was a joy and a blessing to all who knew her. In the words of Shakespeare, 'Goodnight sweet princess...May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Anne
We were deeply saddened by the news of Betty's passing. She was a joy and a blessing to all who knew her. In the words of Shakespeare, 'Goodnight sweet princess...May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Anne
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna and family,
Robbie and I are holding all of you in our prayers. A life-long partner for Al, a devoted mother for Donna, and a delightful friend to host of others, Betty will be mourned by us all.
May the Lord receive her into his arms of mercy and give her perfect health and peace in his heavenly kingdom.
Robbie and I are holding all of you in our prayers. A life-long partner for Al, a devoted mother for Donna, and a delightful friend to host of others, Betty will be mourned by us all.
May the Lord receive her into his arms of mercy and give her perfect health and peace in his heavenly kingdom.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Al,
I am so very sorry to hear about Betty. I marveled at your loving relationship and the longevity of your marriage. You were so truly blessed in this life with such a wonderful partner. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
I am so very sorry to hear about Betty. I marveled at your loving relationship and the longevity of your marriage. You were so truly blessed in this life with such a wonderful partner. My prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna and Family,
What a beautiful woman, inside and out. She will so much be missed. My prayers are for each of you as you find comfort knowing that she is at peace.
What a beautiful woman, inside and out. She will so much be missed. My prayers are for each of you as you find comfort knowing that she is at peace.
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, Tom,Brian,
Our prayers are with you as you mourn Betty's passing. We know she has gone to Glory. We will treasure the memory of her beautiful smile and gift of "style".
In Christ's love & ours, Linda & Chuck Shrake
Our prayers are with you as you mourn Betty's passing. We know she has gone to Glory. We will treasure the memory of her beautiful smile and gift of "style".
In Christ's love & ours, Linda & Chuck Shrake
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Al,
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I am praying for you and thinking about you. Whit
So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. I am praying for you and thinking about you. Whit
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, Terri and Chuck, We were so sorry to hear of Betty's sudden passing. It is never easy to lose someone you love. Please know that we are thinking of you. We hope that all your wonderful memories will help you in this difficult time. Larry & Cheri Hilton Portage Michigan
August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013
Dear Al, Donna, and Tom,
What a hush came over all of us last Sunday when the announcement was made - we felt like we had lost a family member and indeed we have. Betty was such a warm, gracious and loving person. We shall miss her but find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and has risen in glory with our Lord.
All blessings, Billy & Dianne
What a hush came over all of us last Sunday when the announcement was made - we felt like we had lost a family member and indeed we have. Betty was such a warm, gracious and loving person. We shall miss her but find comfort in knowing that she is at peace and has risen in glory with our Lord.
All blessings, Billy & Dianne
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Will always remember Betty and her sweet smile. She always looked her best, an example for all of us. Blessings to Al and the family.
Linda & Chuck
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August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016
What a great lady! So glad to remember her. God bless you, Al and family.
August 25, 2016
August 25, 2016
Hard day today. Did my best to not let it show, but I have been thinking about you all day. I don't miss you any less as time goes on. They say it gets easier but it doesn't. I celebrate you every day in one way or another. How can it be three years it seems like yesterday. Grief is the price of love so I am so blessed to have had that love in my life. Mom, you will be forever missed. I love you. Sputnik
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I remember Betty so well, sitting in front of her and Al at church every Sunday. She gave good hugs at the Peace. Miss her
Happy Birthday Betty
July 20, 2015
by Linda Shrake
It's wonderful to think about you, especially on your birthday. Fond memories of you flood back. Each time we saw you, you met us with a big hug and a smile. Nice to think about those times.
May God hold you close until we meet again.
With our love,
Linda & Chuck
The Best Foyers Ever
July 20, 2014
by Linda Shrake
Happy Birthday, Betty and remembering Foyers. At St. Peter & St. Paul, Foyers is the name designating a collection of small groups that gather monthly for dinner and fellowship. You're usually assigned to a group for about a year. We rotate homes and everyone pitches in a dish. The groups are shuffled periodically, so through the years different folks are assigned to different groups. Betty contended that the group we had one year which included Betty, Al, my husband, me and several other couples, was the "Best Foyers Ever". She would restate that "fact" to me over and over. It was a great group. Betty and Al were always to first to arrive and the last to leave. They insisted on helping set the table or fix the salad and clean-up after everyone else had gone. Knowing how sweet Betty was, she may have told every Foyers group that they were the best group ever. I know she's smiling from heaven... we'll never know the rest of the story. Love you, Linda